Vallejo

Vallejo is in Solano County in the San Francisco Bay Area (California)|Bay Area of California.

The name "Vallejo" is locally pronounced in a confused hybrid of Spanish and English as "vuh LAY hoe." In Spanish this ought to be "bah YAY hoe," and you may find some local residents who speak Spanish as their first language pronouncing the city's name this way.

Travel as a Muslim to Vallejo

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By car

Vallejo has four major highways that lead into the city.

• Interstate 80 Westbound from Sacramento and Eastbound from San Francisco
• Interstate 780 Westbound from Benicia and Contra Costa County
• State Route 29 (Sonoma Blvd.) Southbound from the Napa Valley
• State Route 37 (Marine World Pkwy.) Eastbound from Marin and Sonoma

By ferry

San Francisco Bay Ferry (+1 707 64-FERRY) provides an hourly ferry services from San Francisco's San Francisco/Union Plaza-Financial District|Financial District with a crossing time of just over one hour. Vallejo Ferry Terminal GPS 38.100478,-122.263154 is at 289 Mare Island Way, near the intersection with Georgia St.

Travel on a Bus in Vallejo

• SolTrans - formerly Baylink Bus | 311 Sacramento Street ☎ +1 707 648-4666 - Each ride in and out of the Vallejo/Benicia area will cost you the higher fare: $1.75/$5.00 adult, $1.50/$4.50 youth, 85¢/$2.50 seniors/disabled Offers four major inter-city bus routes that will get you to Vallejo: Route 80 from El Cerrito Del Norte BART station, Route 78/80S from Benicia and Contra Costa County, Route 85 from Fairfield.
• VINE Transit - formerly Napa Valley Transit - ☎ +1 707 251-2800 +1-800-696-6443 Route 11: $1.50 adult, $1.00 youth, 75¢ seniors/disabled. Route 29: $3.50 Offers two routes that stop in Vallejo
• Route 11 from Napa
  • Make sure to ask the driver for a transfer slip if you plan to board any SolTrans buses; they accept them.
• Route 29 from El Cerrito Del Norte BART and Napa County

• The Airporter - Evans Transportation - ☎ +1 707 255-1559 - $29.00 Runs a high-end bus service that serves Marriott Courtyard Hotel from SFO and OAK airports, as well as Napa.
• Amtrak - +1-800-872-7245

Amtrak runs Thruway Motorcoach Route 7 through Vallejo, it offers stops at Discovery Kingdom and Denny's Restaurant on Sonoma Blvd.

How to get around in Vallejo

By car

Similar to San Francisco, most of Vallejo uses a grid-like network of roads with about every three blocks north/south being a major road that crosses town. It's best to also ask for a cross street when looking for directions. Most roads in this area are named by US states going east/west and California counties going north/south. On Mare Island and the grid is based on numbered and lettered streets. There are also numbered streets on the mainland, but they are in broken order and have other named roads in between them. Other roads (mostly in the east) are usually rural roads or roads that are located in the hills, and can't hold to the grid.

Enterprise, Hertz and Avis all have vehicle rental locations in Vallejo.

Public transportation

• SolTrans - formerly Vallejo Transit | 311 Sacramento Street ☎ +1 707 648-4666 - Travel outside the Vallejo/Benicia area cost the higher fare $1.75/$5.00 adult, $1.50/$4.50 youth, $0.85/$2.50 seniors/disabled Vallejo and Benicia's public transportation company offers bus service around the main parts of Vallejo and into other cities. Visit their website for routes and schedules

Isolated areas

There are two parts of Vallejo that are isolated from the main part of town: Mare Island and Hiddenbrooke. Neither of them provide bus service.

• The easiest way to get into Mare Island by any means would be to cross the drawbridge near Tennessee Street and Mare Island Way.
• Hiddenbrooke can only be visited legally through Hiddenbrooke Parkway, via. I-80 (between Vallejo and Fairfield (California)|Fairfield). Bikes and pedestrians use the Solano Bikeway between Columbus and Hiddenbrooke Parkways.

What to see in Vallejo

USA-Vallejo-Mare Island-Quarters A - Mare Island Quarters A, which formerly functioned as an admiral's mansion

• Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve | 1595 Railroad Ave GPS: 38.0816, -122.25679 directions ☎ +1 707 249-9633 | Opening Hours: Friday through Sunday and holidays 10AM to sunset $5.00 donation encouraged Parts of southern Mare Island have been preserved as a park that features many historical sites of the former Naval base, such as the Naval graveyard, a reservoir used to water that part of the island. It's main feature is the converted roads that bikes and pedestrians use to climb to the highest point of the island, and enjoy views of seven Bay Area counties.
• The McCune Rare Books and Art Collection - McCune Room |

JFK Library, 505 Santa Clara ☎ +1 707 644-0764 | Opening Hours: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month 2:00p-4:00p $0 This collection contains hundreds of rare books, including a leaf from the Gutenberg Bible, six other books printed before 1501 and the Kelmscott Chaucer and the botanical portfolios of Henry Evans.

• Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum - 734 Marin St. GPS: 38.1025, -122.2565 ☎ +1 707 643-0077 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday Noon-4PM Adult $5, Students and Seniors $3, Children under 12 free

What to Do

• Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - Marine World | 1001 Fairgrounds Dr GPS: 38.137778, -122.23 directions ☎ +1 707 643-ORCA Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Medusa (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom) 01 A wildlife-based theme park across the street from the Fairgrounds. Once a zoo-like animal park, it now offers thrill rides and shows with the quality you'd expect from a Six Flags theme park. There are certain periods of time when prices are much lower, or the park is open much later. It is usually closed in January and February. SolTrans Route 85 offers the most comfortable ride if you plan to use public transportation.
• Solano County Fairgrounds - 900 Fairgrounds Dr GPS: 38.1322, -122.2294 directions ☎ +1 707 551-2000 For two weeks during the Summer and the Solano County Fair offers rides, local exhibits, major and minor performances and fun for the whole family. Other than being the place where the Solano County Fair is held and the Fairgrounds is a year-round venue that holds other events. It includes a golf course, surrounded by a horse racing track, as well as a satellite horse racing venue. SolTrans Route 85 offers the most comfortable ride if you plan to use public transportation.
• Mare Island San Pablo Bay Trail - 38.10053, -122.28513 From the Mare Island Causeway, continue down G street and turn left at Azuar Drive. Take a right turn on Dump Road (an extension of A Street) and drive to the parking lot at the end of the gravel road. ☎ +1 707 249-9633 | Opening Hours: Daily from 10AM to Sunset $0 Operated by the Mare Island Historical Preserve, this walking trail is an escape into the quiet and peaceful wetlands of Mare Island's western shores. After being closed to the public for over a century, this four-mile collection of flat walking trails comes not only with the views you see in a wildlife preserve, but also of places such as San Pablo Bay, Mt. Diablo and the Carquinez Strait and the East Bay hills, Mt. Tamalpais and the Sonoma and Napa Valleys. Because the trail is only to be used on foot and there is a rack to park your bike in the parking lot.

• Farmer's Markets: The Downtown Farmers' Market is every Saturday on Georgia Street. You can find seafood (including oysters, fish, etc), produce and ready-made goods for sale, as well as some clothing, home accessories and incense. The vibe is very local and unpretentious. On Fridays and there's also the Kaiser Permanente Farmers’ Market.
• Walk around Downtown: The historic part of Vallejo, especially on Georgia Street, has some beautiful and historic homes with a lot of charm. This semi-hilly walk in the residential area is very pleasant. Meanwhile, central Downtown area has a truly unique and local (nothing corporate!) shops, such as a new age store, an African clothing store, a skater shop, etc.
• If you want to work-out, Olympic Health Club is an incredibly friendly, family-run gym. They're very affordable and offer a no-frills, low-key workout environment. - 939 Tennessee St, Vallejo, CA 945. ☎ (707) 643-6887.

Halal Restaurants in Vallejo

• Bud's Giant Burgers | 3849 Sonoma Blvd GPS: 38.126413, -122.255893 ☎ +1 707-642-3252 - Family owned Burgers restaurant that has been in business since the 80s. It is one of the top American Fast food places in town. Quality of the food is excellent with prices that are comparable to more mass-produced style Burgers joints. Definitely a local favorite overlooked by most people that pass through the city.
• Gracie's - 1801 Sonoma Blvd GPS: 38.102250, -122.255307 ☎ +1 707 552-2254 - Locally owned barbeque and southern food restaurant on the junction of Sonoma Blvd. and Virginia St. Serving delicious barbecue in a casual setting with both indoor and covered patio seating, and offering live music on the weekends. Offers large portions in both full and half orders cooked fresh to order at reasonable prices.

Good Day Cafe 314 Georgia St, Vallejo, CA 94590 +1 707 557-4745. A homey cafe/diner where the service is incredibly friendly; it feels like you're in a small town where everyone knows each other. The food is mid-range and decent (not incredible) for diner fare, but the overall vibe of the place really makes it stand out in a sea of mostly mediocre restaurants and chain stores in the Vallejo area.

• House of Soul 1526 Solano Ave, Vallejo, CA 94590 +1 707 644-3792. This is an incredibly tasty soul food restaurant with friendly and lovely staff. The restaurant has deep roots & history in Vallejo.
• Joy of Eating Café, 828 Springs Road, Vallejo, CA 94591, (707) 644-5315. Probably the best place for a down-to-earth and tasty breakfast in Vallejo. The country potatoes are great, portions are large and prices are reasonable
• Taj Grill: Tasty Indian food & they deliver! - 758 Admiral Callaghan Ln, Vallejo, CA 94591. ☎ (707) 644-4902.
• Pho Saigon Village Noodles House: This is a decent Vietnamese food spot -- not "amazing," but pretty good compared to the other food options in Vallejo. Lots of seating and generous portions. - 3636-3656 Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo, CA 94590. ☎ (707) 534-6286.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Vallejo

Vallejo - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Vallejo, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Vallejo. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Vallejo and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Vallejo. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Vallejo. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inVallejo: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Vallejo.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Vallejo: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Vallejo, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Vallejo.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Vallejo, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Vallejo, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Vallejo and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Vallejo, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Vallejo, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Vallejo without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Vallejo is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Vallejo.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Vallejo is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Best Western Inn at Marine World | 1596 Fairgrounds Dr ☎ +1 707 554-9655 +1 707 554-3951
• Courtyard Vallejo Napa Valley | 1000 Fairgrounds Dr ☎ +1 707 644-1200 +1 707 643-7011
• Holiday Inn | 1000 Fairgrounds Dr ☎ +1 707 644-1200
• Howard Johnson Inn & Suites Vallejo | 44 Admiral Callaghan Ln ☎ +1 707 643-1061 +1 707 643-4719
• Motel 6 Vallejo - Maritime North | 597 Sandy Beach Road ☎ +1 707 552-2912 +1 707 645-9324
• Motel 6 Vallejo - Six Flags East | 458 Fairgrounds Dr ☎ +1 707 642-7781 +1 707 647-7231
• Motel 6 Vallejo - Six Flags West | 1455 Marine World Parkway ☎ +1 707 643-7611 +1 707 554-0138

Stay Safe

Vallejo CA crime map - A map of crime areas in Vallejo

The safest areas of Vallejo are usually places that are isolated from the main part of the city, such as Mare Island and Hiddenbrooke. Most of the major shopping centers in Vallejo as well as most of Vallejo east of I-80 and the hills around the west of it are safe enough to travel, but are not completely crime free. However, Vallejo has a reputation for its areas of violent crime. Most of these areas are located in patches west of I-80, where some are labelled locally such as The Crest in the North, and Millersville in Central Vallejo; there is also one in South Vallejo along Magazine Street. Sonoma Blvd. (SR 29) between Nebraska and Georgia Streets is a main location for human trafficking. It is unlikely most of these areas will be of any interest to tourists, but if you plan to be in these areas, be vigilant and use your street smarts.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Vallejo

Sacramento - 80 East. About 1 hour away with no traffic.

San Francisco - 80 West. About 40 to 70 minutes away, depending on traffic.

Napa Valley - 29 North. About 10 to 50 minutes away, depending on where you are going in the Valley.

Santa Rosa (California)|Santa Rosa - 37 West to 101 North. About 40 to 60 minutes away, depending on traffic.

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